P2 Module

This module allows to interact with the eclipse p2 system that allows to modify the installed components.

Method Overview

Method Description
checkForUpdates() Silently update the current installation using registered p2 sites.
install() Install a component into the running system.
registerUpdateSite() Register a new p2 update site.

Methods

checkForUpdates

void checkForUpdates()

Silently update the current installation using registered p2 sites.

install

void install(java.lang.String component)

Install a component into the running system.

Parameter Type Description
component java.lang.String component id. Either the name of a plugin or the id of a feature (= feature.name.feature.group)

registerUpdateSite

void registerUpdateSite(java.lang.String updateSite)

Register a new p2 update site.

Parameter Type Description
updateSite java.lang.String site to register